Hempadur 15600

Product characteristics

Recommended use
As a lining for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers and sea water ballast tanks. Also suitable as lining for a wide range of cargo tanks of product tankers as well as tank lining for grey/black water, brine, drilling mud, fish (RSW) tanks etc.

Service temperature:

• Maximum, dry exposure only: 140°C [284°F].
• Please contact Hempel for more information.
• Please consult the Chemical protection guide at hempel.com.

Certificates / Approvals

• This product is type approved according to PSPC requirements based on crossover testing over a wide range of shopprimers. Consult Hempel for specific Type Approval Certificates as defined in IMO Resolution: MSC.215(82) MSC.288(87).
• Complies with US FDA and EU food regulations for contact with liquid and dry foodstuff. Consult Hempel for details.

Features

• Very high chemical and temperature resistance.
• Application and curing at low temperature.
• Build to minimise turnaround time when switching cargos.

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Product safety

Flash point
31°C [88°F]

VOC content mixed product

Legislation	Value
EU	229 g/L [1.91 lb/US gal]
US (coatings)	229 g/L [1.91 lb/US gal]
US (regulatory)	229 g/L [1.91 lb/US gal]
China	229 g/L [1.91 lb/US gal]

According to specific legislation, see details in the Explanatory Notes available at Hempel website, hempel.com or at your local Hempel website. VOC values may vary with shade, please consult the Safety Data Sheet, section 9.

Handling
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this product along with the Product Data Sheet.
For professional use only.

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Product data

• Product code: 15600
• Product components: Base 15609, Curing Agent 95600
• Standard shade / code: Light grey 11150
• Gloss: Semi-flat
• Volume solids: 77 ± 2%
• Specific gravity: 1.6 kg/L [13 lb/US gal]
• Reference dry film thickness: 160 micron [6.4 mils]

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Surface preparation

Cleanliness

• Remove oil, grease and other contaminants by suitable detergent cleaning.
• Remove salts, detergents and other contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning.

New build:

• Abrasive blasting to min. Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1) / SP 10 (SSPC).
• Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.

Maintenance and Repair

• Spot abrasive blasting to min. PSa 2½ (ISO 8501-2) / SP 10 (SSPC).
• Water jetting to Wa 2½ (ISO 8501-4).
• Minor areas may be hand or power tool cleaned instead of abrasive blasting.
• Remove dust, blast media and loose materials.
• Flash rust degree of maximum FR L (ISO 8501-4).

Roughness

• Surface profile Medium (G) (ISO 8503-2).

Consult Hempel’s separate Surface Preparation Guidelines for more details.

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Application

Mixing ratio
Base 15609 : Curing Agent 95600 (7.6 : 2.4 by volume)
Stir well before use.

Thinner
Hempel’s Thinner 08450

Cleaner
Hempel’s Tool Cleaner 99610

Pot life

Product temperature	Induction time	Pot life (spray)	Pot life (brush)
10°C [50°F]	20 min	90 min	1¾ hours
20°C [68°F]	–	60 min	1¼ hours

Application method

Tool	Thinning max vol.	Application parameters
Airless spray	5%	Nozzle pressure: 200 bar [2900 psi], Nozzle orifice: 0.019-0.023″
Brush	5%	Not Applicable.

If brush or roller application is used, more coats will be necessary to achieve the specified dry film thickness. As tank lining, brush and roller application must only be limited to stripe coating and touch up areas or minor repairs. Spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment. Pressure is for a material temperature of 20°C [68°F].

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Film thickness

Specification range	Dry film thickness	Wet film thickness	Theoretical spreading rate
Low	100 micron [4.0 mils]	129 micron [5.2 mils]	7.7 m²/L [314 sq ft/US gal]
High	200 micron [8.0 mils]	258 micron [10 mils]	3.9 m²/L [159 sq ft/US gal]
Recommended	160 micron [6.4 mils]	207 micron [8.3 mils]	4.8 m²/L [196 sq ft/US gal]

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Application conditions

• To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.
• Surface temperature must be above -5°C [23°F] during application and curing.
• Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.
• Optimal paint temperature for proper mixing, pumping and spraying is: 15-25°C [59-77°F].

Relative Humidity:

• Relative humidity must be below 80% during curing and application.

 

Drying and overcoating

Product compatibility

• Previous coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification.
• Subsequent coat: None or according to Hempel’s specification.

Drying time

Surface temperature	Touch dry	Hard dry	Fully cured
0°C [32°F]	9 hours	18 hours	12 days
10°C [50°F]	4 hours	7 hours	6 days
20°C [68°F]	1½ hours	3½ hours	3 days
30°C [86°F]	1 hour	1½ hours	1½ days

Determined for dry film thickness 160 micron [6.4 mils] at standard conditions, see Hempel’s Explanatory Notes for details.

Overcoating

Quality name	0°C [32°F]	10°C [50°F]	20°C [68°F]	30°C [86°F]
Immersion	Min 20 h / Max 14 d	Min 11 h / Max 14 d	Min 6 h / Max 7 d	Min 3 h / Max 5 d

Overcoating times are indicative for products of the same generic chemistry. Consult Hempel’s specification for more information.

Drying conditions

• To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying and curing.

Overcoating details

• If the maximum overcoating interval is exceeded, roughening of the surface is necessary to ensure intercoat adhesion.
• The surface must be dry and clean prior to application.

Other remarks

• Epoxy coats have an inherent tendency of chalking in outdoor exposure. This does not affect the performance of the coating.
• Hempel’s Specification supersedes any recommendations given in the Product Data Sheets.

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Storage

Shelf life

Ambient temperature	Base	Curing Agent
25°C [77°F]	12 months	12 months

Shelf life from date of production, when stored in original, unopened containers. Thereafter, the product quality must be re-inspected. Storage at elevated temperatures may reduce shelf life. For advice, please consult Hempel.

Storage conditions

• Product must be stored according to local legislation, at maximum 40°C [104°F], without direct sunlight and protected from rain and snow.

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Carbon Footprint

Dry film thickness	GWP (Global Warming Potential)
1 µm	8.1 g CO₂e/m²
1 mil	0.042 lb CO₂e/ft²

The carbon footprint is for 1 square meter / square foot of surface area with a dry film thickness of 1 micron / mil.
The scope includes raw materials, in-bound transport to the Hempel factory, Hempel manufacturing processes, and any Volatile Organic Compounds emitted during and after the application of the product.
It is calculated based on the standard shade defined in this PDS. Values may vary with shade.

References

• Product Data Sheet – Hempadur 15600
  Issued by Hempel A/S – October 2024
  Document Version: 4/4
  Source: https://www.hempel.com

• Technical Guidelines and Explanatory Notes
  Last accessed: 28 May 2025
  Reference link: https://www.hempel.com/service-and-support/technical-guidelines

Note: Always consult the latest version of the Product Data Sheet and associated documents directly from Hempel’s official website to ensure accuracy and compliance with the most current recommendations.